Datapath has introduced the Datapath Fx4, a multi-display controller with four outputs and three inputs from a single box. Features include DisplayPort 1.2 capture (with loop-through) at 4K/UHD at 60fps and HDMI 1.4 4K capture at 30fps. All inputs and outputs support HDCP content and can be programmed and controlled independently through either a local […]

NanoLumens, manufacturer of indoor and outdoor LEDs, today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive licensing partnership with Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Screenfeed, a content production and syndication company. NanoLumens will now integrate Screenfeed’s real-time content natively within its core technology platform to provide customers with access to Screenfeed’s media feeds, including weather, news, and sports information. […]

On the fiction side of my blog (I still do write fiction when I’m not here) I wrote a recent vignette about a shopper purchasing some pre-peeled oranges in a grocery store. If you’re on social media you’ll likely have seen the photo of said oranges making the rounds as an example of our wasteful […]

BenQ America today launched its PV3200PT IPS and 4K resolution monitor. Purpose-built for 4K video postproduction applications, the 32-inch 4K Ultra HD display (3840×2160) has 10-bit color capability and 100-percent sRGB color, following the Rec. 709 standard. One interesting feature of the BenQ PV3200PT is that they claim it can reproduce color tones with a […]

Premier Mounts has released new weather-resistant mounting solutions for Samsung 46” and 55” OH-D displays. The P-Series display mounts are now available with the industry’s-first dedicated adapters for the Samsung OH-D series of displays. Premier says that this new display mount allows for safe outdoor installation while protecting the display and its external power supply […]

Digital wayfinding can incorporate HTML5, QR codes and SMS directions to bring a modern experience to people trying to get somewhere. But wayfinding apps combined with proximity beacons puts the directions right in their hands. And adding a geofence and interactive touchscreens can help round out the visitor wayfinding experience. The app sits on a […]

Integrated with a built-in NFC (near field communication) sensor for control and maintenance, the new NEC MultiSync X554HB is a 1920×1080 LED-lit LCD monitor that’s spec’d at a 5000:1 contrast ratio and integrates a human proximity sensor that can change brightness, volume, and inputs or power the display up or down. The X554HB is designed […]

Visix, Inc. has been honored with four Communicator Awards and three Hermes Creative Awards for their interactive multimedia designs for digital signage. The company’s Creative Services team has expanded over the past four years to meet growing demand, and has won over 60 design awards to date. Communicator Silver Awards of Distinction were presented in […]

Extron is shipping its new FOX II 4K Series for extension, switching and distribution of 4K video (up to 30 Hz with a 4:4:4 color space over one-fiber or @60 Hz with a 4:4:4 color space using two transmitters), multi‑channel audio, and bi-directional control signals over fiber optic cabling. The series includes the FOX II […]

The Multibrackets M Motorized Ceiling Mount lowers a monitor from the ceiling. The brackets arm length can be adapted to the size of the TV and hold it securely in place and can be quickly folded down, via a remote control, to be used. The mount also includes a locking mechanism to safely lock your […]

Digital Signage Summit (DSS) Europe 2016 presented by DSF Europe arrives at the Hilton Munich Airport on 23-24 June with a programme offering two full days of digital signage and DooH insight, expertise and technology. It is the first time in the event’s 10-year history that the conference programme has been extended to two full […]

In March, I had the unique opportunity to visit Samsung Worldwide headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. An interesting note is that the headquarters are in the Gangnam neighborhood of Seoul. So, along with being able to visit the headquarters, I also was able to do the horse dance in Gangnam. For those tech geeks out […]

Visix has released version 9.4 of its AxisTV enterprise digital signage software. This latest release has important feature enhancements including a brand new user interface design, support for VLC players and RTSP streams and improved scheduling features. AxisTV v.9.4 introduces a brand new UI design with modern colors and imagery, while retaining favorite features and […]

BroadSign has deployed its BroadSign Mobile product across the Xprnc Media LLC digital out-of-home network in retail locations. Xprnc Media provides ad-based DOOH to top media retailers and plans to grow to 300 locations in the next two years. Reaching over 300,000 consumers monthly, the network selected BroadSign’s software platform for its depth, scalability and […]

My companies have been acquired twice and I have attempted numerous acquisitions. While I don’t have the experience of an investment banker like GE or SilverLake, I have been down many roads that few have the opportunity to travel, and it’s nothing like you think. Yes, there is almost always human impact because maximizing profits […]

Allure “out of the box” Video Wall (by Christie) packages designed to make implementation easier, quicker and more cost effective, all while offering a choice of top quality displays, warranties and installation services. Packages start at four displays and include as many as 25 displays designed to transform high traffic areas such as retail spaces, […]

Signagelive and IAdea have collaborated in the development of a digital signage media player they are calling the Armoroid 4K (XMP-7300). The Armoroid 4K XMP-7300 player, powered by Signagelive’s cloud-based SoC and HTML5 software, can be used to connect 4K displays, regardless of size, orientation or type, over LAN to deliver dynamic 4K content that, […]

Extron just launched the PowerCage 401 modular power enclosure and the PowerCage 401 FOX DT HD dual-transmitter and PowerCage 401 FOX DR HD dual-receiver modules, which provide long haul transmission of HDMI, stereo audio and RS‑232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The PowerCage 401 enclosure features a space-saving 1U rack-mountable design that is hot-swappable […]

“Include Kodak in this room.” That’s the line in the client’s system review memo which confused me, and one with which I eventually opened an internal training seminar at SMW. What were they talking about? And what was the bigger message? Read on! The memo in question came in a fairly late design phase of […]

Foxconn and Sharp have announced a strategic alliance that was approved by each company’s board yesterday. Details of the deal aren’t available to the public yet, but is rumored to be in the range of $3.5 billion, total, that gives Foxconn controlling (2/3) interest in the Japanese manufacturer. The main reason Foxconn is interested in […]

Matrox Graphics today announced that it is expanding the Matrox Maevex product line of encoders and decoders with a new range of products designed for multiple real-time encoding, streaming, transcoding and recording. The Maevex 2 product line will feature a variety of form factors, including PCI Express cards, stand-alone appliances and OEM versions of the […]

By Monica Heck Special to InfoComm International As 3G and 4G LTE cellular technology – and now 5G trials — make headlines around the world in the field of mobile video delivery, the same technology has quietly emerged in the digital signage space. Swiss signage vendor Navori Labs recently disclosed that it’s powering 20,000 networked […]

Extron just launched new versions of the DTP T USW 233 and DTP T USW 333 three-input switchers now featuring analog stereo audio embedding and compatibility with HDBaseT-enabled devices. The DTP T USW switchers send HDMI or analog video, audio and control up to 230 feet (70 meters) or 330 feet (100 meters) over a […]

The Digital Signage Federation (DSF) has announced that it has awarded its 2016 Geri Wolff Scholarship to Savannah McNulty, a third-year student at the Savannah College Art & Design. Ms. McNulty, who has declared her major in graphic design and is interested in pursuing a career in the digital signage industry said, “The content of […]

Salamander Designs has announced the introduction of the FPS Series display stands for interactive touchscreen products such as the Microsoft Surface Hub and other VESA-compliant displays. The FPS Series is currently available in two form factors; mobile stands for easy portability and a low-profile wall-mounted solution, each providing precise motorized control of screen height. Some […]

FSR is expanding its popular Project Wall Box Line (PWB) with the new PWB-450 — one of the industry’s largest ETL Listed multi-purpose Project Wall Boxes. The PWB-450 is designed for applications where users need to mount larger interfaces or equipment in a wall box behind a display or in other custom applications. Its optional […]

Chief has announced the addition of a Technology Solutions Group to better serve customers with digital signage rollouts from start to finish. The group will provide a full service offering to manufacturers, content providers and their end users. From product phase recommendations, site surveys, pilot phase support and project management to product modifications and engineering […]

JBL Professional by HARMAN today introduced the JBL Control 64P/T. The JBL Control 64P/T is designed as an affordable full-range pendant loudspeaker in the JBL Control Contractor Series and features a 30-watt transformer, so it can be operated at 8 ohms or used on either 70V or 100V distributed lines. This expansion of the pendant […]

By John Bilar Jr. and Review Hound Bambi For those among us who crave big bright images, DSE 2016 in Las Vegas did not disappoint… Bambi the Review Hound and I share a few comments from our show floor stroll. LG: Digital Wallpaper & Stuff with Curves! Designers and consultants might have turned up their […]

Enter your VISIX AxisTV messages, videos and screen layouts in the company’s 9th annual contest honoring excellence in digital signage content design. The entry period is now open for the 2016 Expression Awards in the categories of Best Still Design, Best Motion Design and Best Screen Design for digital signage. The Expression Awards recognize excellence […]

Our Reader’s Choice Awards blow away ANY other industry award. And, I can say that with 100 percent confidence. How? Well, first off, in 2014, we had over 54,000 votes and then in 2015, we had 88,351 (Yes, you read that right – OVER 88 THOUSAND votes) — no one has those kinds of numbers! […]

Visitors who attended the 2016 Digital Signage Expo (DSE) in Las Vegas last week were the first to see 3M’s new large-format Projected Capacitive (PCAP) Multi-Touch Displays. At the core of the new 3M multi-touch displays and systems offering is the proprietary design of the ultrafine metal mesh touch system conductor – a step change […]